A Delaware bride opens up to PEOPLE about the emotional experience of repurposing the wedding dress of her mom, who died of lung cancer, into her own bridal wardrobe and nuptials.

A TikTok video showcasing the dress both on the hanger and on her wedding ... transformation from hanger to wedding day. "I did not see the vision.. but those photos... OMG. Ethereal, stunning ...

Local thrift shops or vintage clothing stores may also have a few wedding dresses hanging on their racks. And there are also charities where a bride can donate a wedding dress, such as the brick ...

Ahead, we get the expert insights on the ins and outs of wedding dress preservation from Jonathan Scheer, the president of couture cleaning and preservation company J. Scheer and Co. and a ...